Sylvan Dale Conservation Easements
Much of Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is protected through a series of conservation easement partnerships that began in 1999. These easements preserve important wildlife habitat, minerals, and aesthetic values of the land near the mouth of the Big Thompson Canyon. The landowner continues to manage the property, consequently there is no general public access.
| Type of Acquisition | #Acres | Property Value | Partnerships Bargain Sales Donations | Date Acquired | Public Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Easement | 220 | $ 225,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 0 Landowner - $ 225,000 | 2004 | No |
| Conservation Easement | 70.0 | $ 360,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 184,000 Landowner - $ 176,000 | 2003 | No |
| Conservation Easement | 136.2 | $ 422,616 | Larimer Co. - $ 244,566 Landowner - $ 145,490 Loveland - $ 32,620 | 2002 | No |
| Conservation Easement | 140.0 | $ 620,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 222,620 Landowner - $ 230,000 Loveland - $ 32,620 GOCO* - $ 134,760 | 2001 | No |
| Conservation Easement | 150.5 | $ 400,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 0 Landowner - $ 400,000 | 2000 | No |
| Conservation Easement | 444.0 | $ 595,000 | Larimer Co. - $ 271,250 Landowner - $ 148,750 Loveland - $ 75,000 GOCO* - $ 100,000 | 1999 | Potential future trail connection |
* Great Outdoors Colorado
When only the development rights of a property are purchased, as in the case of a conservation easement, any future development of that land is limited. The landowner continues to manage the property, and the land remains on the tax rolls. Land with a conservation easement is not generally open to the public because it is still in private ownership.
* This conservation easement is monitored by Larimer County Open Lands.
Click a photo to enlarge.
